Updates

August Meeting CancelledJul 23rd, 2018
The August regular meeting is cancelled for Summer Break. The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 12, 2018.
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Community Meeting for Discussion of Le Mans 66 Production and Filming at Agua Dulce AirportJun 26th, 2018
June 28, 7:00 PM, Agua Dulce Women's Club. 20th Century Fox Film Corp will be hosting a Community Meeting regarding the production and filming of Le Mans 66 at the Agua Dulce Airport. The Producers of the film are seeking community support of extended outdoor nighttime filming hours for a limited period of time and limited number of days between October 1, 2018 and October 23, 2018. Specifically, the producers are seeking community support to extend nighttime filming hours from 10:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight for less than 7 of their alloted 14 filming days. if you are unable to attend the meeting and you have questions or concerns, contact Robert Foulkes, Production Location Manager at 310-339-6258.
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April 11, 2018 Regular meeting of Agua Dulce Town Council is CANCELLED!Apr 6th, 2018
Due to a scheduling conflict with an important community meeting for the same date, the Regular meeting of the Agua Dulce Town Council is cancelled. We encourage everyone to attend the Community Meeting to learn about new septic system requirements. See the next update for details.
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The Agua Dulce Town Council welcomes you.

The Agua Dulce Town Council is a California nonprofit organization and exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)4 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Council relies on donations for its nominal operating expenses.

Agua Dulce (Spanish for "sweet water") is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California, nestled in the Sierra Pelona Valley, 44 miles north of Los Angeles, and just north of Santa Clarita. It has an elevation of 2526 feet (770 m), a geographic area of approximately 25 square miles (65 km²), and a population of about 4,000. This is the official site of its Town Council.

AUGUST MEETING CANCELLED FOR SUMMER BREAK

Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 12, 2018

The next regular meeting of the Agua Dulce Town Council will be held Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the Agua Dulce Women's Club, 33201 Agua Dulce Canyon Road, Agua Dulce, CA. The administrative portion of the meeting is held at 6:30 pm with the general community meeting beginning at 7:00 pm. Both meetings are open to the public.

The agenda will be posted (as soon as it is available) on our "Agenda and Minutes" as "Next Meeting Agenda." Please attend this meeting and be informed about important community matters.

Notice of Public Hearing-Regional Planning Commission: County Mural Ordinance

Community Meeting for Discussion of Le Mans 66 Production and Filming at Agua Dulce Airport:

June 28, 7:00 PM, Agua Dulce Women's Club. 20th Century Fox Film Corp will be hosting a Community Meeting regarding the production and filming of Le Mans 66 at the Agua Dulce Airport. The Producers of the film are seeking community support of extended outdoor nighttime filming hours for a limited period of time and limited number of days between October 1, 2018 and October 23, 2018. Specifically, the producers are seeking community support to extend nighttime filming hours from 10:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight for less than 7 of their alloted 14 filming days. if you are unable to attend the meeting and you have questions or concerns, contact Robert Foulkes, Production Location Manager at 310-339-6258.

Production Details: The film stars Matt Damon and Christian Bale, and is centered around the famed 24 hour auto race in Le Mans, France in 1966.

Proposed Production Schedule:

Set Building: June 25 to September 28, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM (no weekend work)

Click HERE to download LA County Dept of Public Health PowerPoint Presentation.

Click HERE to download LA County Dept of Public Health FAQ on New Septic System Regulations.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the State’s Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Policy (septic tanks) and the County’s Local Agency Management Program.

The deadline to submit comments is April 23, 2018.

The Agua Dulce Town Council will be attending this Community Meeting and will submit comments based on input and remarks gathered at the meeting.

To download the DRAFT Program for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, click HERE.

Everyone in Agua Dulce is on a septic system. Attend to the meeting to see how the new regulations may affect you.

March 1, 2018 Community Meeting: LA County Animal Care and Control: Roosters

In an effort to eliminate illlegal cockfighting, the Board of Supervisors introduced a motion for a proposed ordinance that would limit the number of roosters allowed in unicorporated LA County. Animal Care and Control staff will be available to hear comments, concerns, and suggestions.

Incumbents Candy Clemente, Troy Fosberg, Mary Johnson, and Lou Vince all filed to re-run for another 2 year term. No other candidates filed and no write-in candidates filed within the timeframe. There will be no election. All the unopposed candidates will be declared elected by acclamation. The new terms start in December 2017.

Officials from State and Los Angeles County will provide objectives and actions required to comply with the SGMA. AB-1739, SB-1319, and SB-1168 signed in 2014 as a 3 bill package to set up a framework for sustainable local groundwater management.

The ordinance continues to regulate the permitting, design standards, and review process for development within the SEAs but provides additional information and clarity as to how best to conserve and preserve resources in the SEAs. Send comments via email to sea@planning.lacounty.gov or via USPS to: SEA Program, Environmental Planning and Sustainability Section, Regional Planning Department Floor 13, 320 W. Temple Street

The City of Santa Clarita is proposing to annex about 2,000 acres. Some of the parcels are adjacent and within the Agua Dulce Community Standards District. Those parcels are all designated "Open Space." Click HERE to download the map of the proposed annexation.

LA County Regional Planning is proposing an ordinance related to a comprehensive revision of alcoholic beverage sales regulations. The ordinace includes "deemed approved" provisions for any legally-established use tht currently sells alcoholic beverages without a conditional use permit.

WHAT: Local Community Leaders and Attorneys from Pacific Legal Foundation to address Private Property Rights and Impact of New Regulations. Public Presentation and Q&A session hosted by Agua Dulce Town Council, Acton Town Council, and Pacific Legal Foundation

WHO: Community members, residents, land owners, and business owners are encouraged to attend

OVERVIEW: California Senate Bill 1263 attacks the property rights of rural property owners whose land is not connected to a municipal water system. Los Angeles County continues to require outrageously high well yield requirements. Legal action is being considered to challenge these laws and policies. Guest speakers will be Damien M. Schiff and Jeremy Talcott, Attorneys with the Pacific Legal Foundation. A panel of local leaders will be available for discussion of water and other rural property rights issues. Panelists include:

On September 30, 2016, Governor Brown signed SB1263 prohibiting the use of hauled water for new residential construction. That bill infringes on property rights by limiting property owners ability to build on land relying on hauled water, ultimately rendering their land worthless. This bill will prohibit construction of single family homes where it is not possible to connect to a nearby water system and where access to groundwater is cost-prohibitive or impossible. Pacific Legal Foundation is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of defending and promoting individual and economic freedom in the courts. Attorneys from Pacific Legal Foundation will be on hand to discuss their proposed lawsuit and how it relates to properties in Agua Dulce and Acton. To learn more about Pacific Legal Foundation: https://www.pacificlegal.org/

This meeting is open to the public. Please attend to find out how this may affect your property.

Neighborhood Watch Program:

Are you interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch Program? The program calls upon residents to step forward to organize your neighbors into a cohesive unit working toward the goal of building a safer, crime-free neighborhood. Neighborhood Watch groups discuss neighborhood crime problems with the objective of developing solutions to local problems.

Gary Hebdon, Chairman of Agua Dulce Disaster Planning has agreed to coordinate those interested in forming a Neighborhood Watch Program. A minimum of 20 people must express interest and attend the first meeting. That meeting date and location will be determined once the interested parties have contacted Gary Hebdon at heb@thevine.net

Potential unpermited, illegal dirt dumping:

Do you suspect there may be unpermited or illegal dirt dumping near you? If so, you can report the location (address or APN number) and contact the following Los Angeles County Departments:

Zoning Enforcement: 213-974-6453

Building & Safety: Jim Gustin: 661-222-2940

Be sure to indicate the specific location.

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION & FUNDRAISER: December 14, 2016

Our December meeting will be a "No Business" meeting. Instead we are having a Holiday Celebration and Fundraiser. The time and location are different! The location is the Acton-Agua Dulce Library at 33792 Crown Valley Road, Acton, CA 93510. We will have a short Adminstrative meeting starting at 5:30 pm followed by the Holiday Party-Fundraiser. Tickets are $7 for pre-purchase, $10 at the door. Tickets include dinner featuring Taylor's Sourdough Bread Bowls with Chili and Clam Chowder, dessert, and beverage. For more information, contact: Troy at (818) 854-0031.

AGUA DULCE TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION 2016

No Election for Agua Dulce Town Council on November 8, 2016

In September 2016, incumbents Don Henry, Ed Porter, and Scott Keller declared their intent to run for the Agua Dulce Town Council Election. Their applications were filed timely and verified to fill the 3 open seats on the Council. No other applicants applied. There were no Write-In candidates that applied. Therefore, all eligible, verified candidates were unopposed and shall be elected by acclamation. Don Henry, Ed Porter and Scott Keller will be installed at the December meeting.

Find out about services and resources available to you at one of the upcoming meetings at Hart Park. August 5, 6, and 8.

The workshops will take place at Hart Park, inside Hart Hall, at 24151 Newhall Ave., in Newhall. The dates and times are Friday, Aug. 5, from 1-8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 6, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Monday, Aug. 8, from 1-8 p.m.

More information is available by dialing 211. County officials are urging residents affected by the fire to contact the number or visit 211la.org and report their damages as soon as possible.

Hauled Water Initiative for Single-Family Residential New Development Draft Environmental Impact Report is released.

The County of Los Angeles has completed a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) to evaluate environmental impacts of the adoption of a proposed ordinance to allow hauled water as the primary source of potable water for new single-family residential construction in unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles, where there is no available service from a public or private water purveyor and where it has been demonstrated that an on-site groundwater well is not feasible. This project is referred to as the proposed initiative. The 50-day public review period for the Draft EIR starts on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, and ends on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

Public meetings: The County will host two public meetings to provide a review of the EIR process, conclusions of the Draft EIR, and to solicit written comments on the Draft EIR. Attendance at meetings is not required to submit comments on the Draft EIR. The public meetings will take place from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the following locations on the dates listed:

Comments must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 20, 2016. Please send letters of comment on the Draft EIR to the following address: County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Attn: Mr. Dale Sakamoto/Hauled Water EIR Comments 900 South Fremont Avenue, 11th Floor Alhambra, California 91803. Comments can also be submitted electronically at: dsakamoto@dpw.lacounty.gov

THIS JUST IN FROM LA COUNTY ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL

Residents in unicorporated areas of Acton and Agua Dulce will be subject to field licensing enforcement for their cats and dogs by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) beginning June 15, according to a news release from DACC officials.

Field enforcement efforts are designed to ensure that residents' dogs and cats are in compliance with mandatory licensing requirements, spay/neuter, and microchipping. Additionally, California law requires that all dogs over the age of four months be vaccinated against rabies and licensed. The County of Los Angeles requires the same for all cats. As of Jan. 1, 2014, puppies may be vaccinated at three months but are not required to be vaccinated until four months of age. Securing a dog or cat license assists animal control agencies if a pet becomes lost.

Pet owners must be in compliance with licensing, spay/neuter, and microchipping if they reside in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County (as well as within cities that contract with the county and who have adopted the county’s Title 10 ordinance). Residents not in compliance will be subject to license fees, delinquency charges, and a $40 field enforcement fee (to offset the cost of the department’s field services). In order to avoid penalties, be sure your pet is licensed. Residents can secure a new license by printing the application here and mailing it to DACC, or by visiting local county animal care centers. Residents may also renew online if their pet’s license is not delinquent. Information on licensing fees can also be found on the website.

DACC offers low-cost vaccination/microchips clinics (microchips are now $15, which includes an AVID registration) and low-cost assistance (for individuals who qualify) for spay and neuter surgeries.

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Parks Future Needs Community meeting. Great discussion for the "park wish list." Over 20 projects were included.

Here is the "Top Ten List:" Equestrian-Multipurpose Center/Arena, Aquatic Center, Soccer-Multipurpose Field, Pavilion with Picnic Area and Shelters, Walking Paths, Band Shell-Amphitheater, Age-Separated Playground, Fishing Pond, Campground, and Dog Park. No guarantees, but the list has been submitted. Thank you Agua Dulce!

The Agua Dulce Town Council co-hosted a community meeting with Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation to find out what type of park and recreation facilities the community is hoping to add, repair, or expand. This was the community's chance to direct park funding for the next decade.

CA State Water Resources Control Board Proposed Aquatic Animal Invasive Species Control Permit Notice of Public Hearing: March 1, 2016, 9:00 AM, Joe Serna Jr. CalEPA Headquarters Building, Coastal Hearing Room, 1001 I Street, Second Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. The proposed permit extends the permit that expires in February 2016 and adds copper as an active ingredient for the control of mussels and other aquatic invasive species. For more information: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/npdes/pesticides/animal_invasive.shtml

To submit written comments via USPS: Jeanine Townsend, Clerk to the Board, 1001 I Street, 24th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. To submit comments via email: commentletters@waterboards.ca.gov Comments must be received by 12:00 noon on January 29, 2016.

The top four will be installed at the December 9, 2015 meeting. Thank you to all the candidates, the volunteer poll workers, and all those who made the effort to vote.

November 3, 2015 Election Day for Agua Dulce Town Council

4 seats will be open - the Council Members whose terms are ending in December are Steve Cummings, Troy Fosberg, Mary Johnson, and Lou Vince. Troy Fosberg, Mary Johnson, and Lou Vince have declared they will be running for office again.

Polling place is the Agua Dulce Women's Club, 33201 Agua Dulce Canyon Road, Agua Dulce, CA. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

LA County Department of Public Works publishes a Safety Brochure for El Nino.

About El Nino: When strong El Nino conditions exist, there is a higher probablity of increased rainfall along the coast of California. The increased rainfall can result in heavier than normal runoff, causing regional and large-scale flooding. Sandbags are available at Fire Station 81. Click HERE to download the printable safety brochure.

THIS JUST IN: Regional Planning Commission approves Animal Facility Ordinance on September 30, 2015. This will now go to the Board of Supervisors. No date yet when that hearing is scheduled.

This ordinance will allow boarding and breeding of cats and dogs as a permitted use in A-2 and M-1 zones and a conditional use in C-M zones. For details click HERE.

Amendment to Agua Dulce Town Council Bylaws, Election Procedures, and Timeline relating to Election Procedures relating to having only ONE Polling Place (Agua Dulce Women's Club) and elimination of requirement to videotape the ballot counting process was approved on July 8, 2015. Click HERE to view the Approved amended document.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Renewable Energy Ordinance: Board of Supervisors

San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Management Plan and Land Management Plan Amendment:

The Angeles National Forest (ANF) is seeking public comment on a Need to Change analysis for the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. This analysis compares the Presidential Proclamation which created the Monument to existing management direction in the ANF Land Management Plan (LMP), to determine the scope of the Monument Plan. Comments are due by July 27, 2015. Comments can be sent via USPS to Justin Seastrand c/o Angeles National Forest Supervisor, 701 North Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006. Electronic comments can be submitted using the “Comment on Project” button available on the project webpage at http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46964

California High Speed Rail Authority Palmdale to Burbank Section Community Meeting Series May 16 - June 6, 2015

Rim of the Valley Corridor Draft Special Resource Study & Environmental Assessment Report. The study evaluates whether portions of the area known as the Rim of the Valley Corridor are nationally significant, suitable, and feasible for inclusion in the national park system. The study also evaluates whether any portions of the corridor would be eligible for inclusion in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. For details click HERE. Comment period ends June 30, 2015. Comments can be sent via email to: pwr_rimofthevalley@nps.gov or via USPS to National Park Service, 570 W. Avenue 26, #175, Los Angeles, CA 90065

Monday, April 27, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Canyon High School, 19300 Nadal Street, Santa Clarita. We need to fill the gym with concerned citizens to protect our communities from High Speed Rail!

This very important community meeting will be held to bring attention to the proposed SR 14 Corridor alignments currently under environmental review by the California High Speed Rail Authority. It also provides an opportunity to highlight alignments within the East Corridor that are currently being evaluated. The goal of this meeting is to draw community members from all affected communities along the SR 14 Corridor and increase support to ensure that all appropriate and technically feasible alternative routes are fully considered as part of the environmental review process.

Angeles Forest Highway roadwork from Angeles Crest Highway to about 1 mile south of Aliso Canyon Rd. Construction will start in late April or early May and continue through October 2015. Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4 pm. Delays of up to 30 minutes can be expected. Click HERE for more information.

The Technical Update is a countywide ordinance to amend Title 22 of the County Code (Planning and Zoning) that will reorganize and simplify the existing code, correct errors and omissions, streamline administrative procedures, and remove obsolete and redundant regulations. No modifications will be made to land use regulations or development standards as part of this project. Click HERE to view the details.

LA County General Plan Update

The County is comprehensively updating the General Plan. The Los Angeles County 2035 General Plan provides the policy framework for how and where the unincorporated County will grow through the year 2035, while recognizing and celebrating the County’s wide diversity of cultures, abundant natural resources, and status as an international economic center.

The REO is a Countywide ordinance that amends Title 22 (Planning and Zoning) of the Los Angeles County (“County”) Code to provide a set of definitions, procedures and standards for review and permitting of solar and wind energy projects. These include solar and wind projects generating energy for on-site (small-scale) or off-site (utility-scale) use as well as temporary meteorological (MET) towers.

The Palmdale to Burbank Project Section proposes to connect the San Fernando Valley by traveling from the Palmdale Transporation Center to the Burbank Airport Station. The Open House is an opportunity to learn more about the alternatives under consideration.

AGUA DULCE TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION 2014

ELECTION RESULTS:

Don Henry: 81 votes

Scott Keller: 72 votes

Ed Porter: 73 votes

All three candidates will be installed at the December 10th meeting.

3 seats will be open - the Council Members whose terms are ending in December are Don Henry, Scott Keller, and Ed Porter. All incumbents have declared they will be running for office again.

THIS JUST IN! Hauled Water Scoping Meeting: September 24, 2014 at Agua Dulce Women's Club.

The Hauled Water Initiative is an effort by the County to determine the feasibility of using hauled water as a potable water source for new single-family residential development, where there is no other feasible source of municipal or well water available. The Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the EIR was released on September 17, 2014. There is a 30-day comment period on the NOP, and scoping meetings will be held during late September and October 2014 to take public comment on the scope and content of the draft EIR.

Scoping meetings: The County will host four public scoping meetings to review the various project elements and solicit information in relation to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis for the proposed Initiative. The scoping meetings will take place from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the following locationson the dates listed:

March 4, 2014: In effort to keep Agua Dulce rural and equestrian-friendly, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a revision to Agua Dulce's Community Standards District, part of the county’s Title 22 - Planning and Zoning of the Los Angeles County Code.

Being part of Los Angeles County, a gigantic, urban, metropolitan county, Community Standards Districts allow small communities like Agua Dulce to establish their own development standards and set of regulations that protect and preserve their unique community characteristics. The revised standards approved by the Board of Supervisors on March 4, 2014 will maintain low density development, minimize urban infrastructure, protect sensitive resources, maintain and enhance the pedestrian and equestrian trail system, and preserve the archeological, historical, agricultural, equestrian, cultural, and geologic features that are unique to Agua Dulce. A special thanks to Supervisor Antonovich for supporting the community’s intent to strengthen the standards to maintain our distinctive rural character. The community of Agua Dulce has been working on the revisions for many years, and the Agua Dulce Town Council is proud the new standards are finally in place for protection and preservation of our distinctive lifestyle.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed General Plan Update

The Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider the proposed General Plan Update (General Plan) for the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. The General Plan is comprehensive in scope, and it is expected that the Commission will continue this hearing over multiple future hearing dates. At this hearing, and any continued hearing, the public will have an opportunity to testify and submit written comments, or written comments may be directed to the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning, General Plan Development and Housing Section. If the final decision of the General Plan is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing, or any continuation thereof.

November 20, 2013: Darrell Readmond (1932-2005), former Agua Dulce Town Council member (1993-94, 1999-2004) and trails preservation activist was honored at a fitting memorial near the Darrell Readmond Trail at Vasquez Rocks. The unique multi-faceted memorial consists of a decorative hitching post, a memorial placard, and bronzed prints of his boots along with bronzed hoof prints of his faithful horse, Denny. For those of us lucky enough to have crossed paths with Darrell, we have all been touched with his passion and commitment to the rural and equestrian lifestyle. For those who never met Darrell, the memorial provides an opportunity to cross the path he and his horse took in blazing trails and protecting trails for the future.

AGUA DULCE TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS:

53 Votes Cast 2 Provisional Votes Cast 0 Absentee Votes Cast

Steve Cummings 41 Troy Fosberg 38 Mary Johnson 42 Lou Vince 38

The above 4 candidates will be installed at the December 11, 2013 Town Council meeting. Thank you to all that participated in the vote.

Proposed Update to the Housing Element of the General Plan Notice of Public Hearing by Board of Supervisors. The proposed revision is a periodic update to the County’s existing Housing Element to address the changing housing needs of the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Documents are available for review at http://planning.lacounty.gov/housing Public Hearing is December 3, 2013, 9:30 AM, Room 381B, Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple St, Los Angeles, CA. Written comments can be sent to: Zoning Section, Executive Office fo the Board of Supervisors, Room 383, Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Email comments to: PublicHealth@bos.lacounty.gov

LA COUNTY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE

October 2013 Revised Draft General Plan is available at: http://planning.lacounty.gov/generalplan and at all Los Angeles County libraries. The General Plan will guide development in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County through the year 2035.

AGUA DULCE TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION 2013

November 5, 2013 Election Day for Agua Dulce Town Council

4 seats will be open - the Council Members whose terms are ending in December are Mary Johnson, Lou Vince, Troy Fosberg, and Matt Wooten. According to Election Committee Chair, Lorna Leslie, all incumbents have declared they will be running for office again.

UPDATE: October 3, 2013: Election Committee has indicated there are four (4) verified candidates for four (4) open seats. Lou Vince, Troy Fosberg, Steve Cummings, and Mary Johnson.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control will host a community meeting to discuss the upcoming proposed horse care ordinance that will go before the Board of Supervisors in November. They plan to host four meetings around the County. The details of the Santa Clarita/Newhall meeting are below:

Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: William S. Hart Regional Park-Hart Hall

Address: 24151 Newhall Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321

*Please be advised—Newhall Avenue between the main gate and exit gate near Market Street is closed because the City of Santa Clarita is planning a round-about that will not be finished until the end of the year. There is a slight detour if people are planning to come to the Park from the Market St. side.

THIS JUST IN FROM LA COUNTY DEPT OF REGIONAL PLANNING: LOS ANGELES COUNTY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE:

REVISED NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTREPORT AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING

PROJECT INFORMATION: The project is a comprehensive update of the Los Angeles County General Plan. The project includes goals, policies, implementation programs and ordinances. The project covers the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County and accommodates new housing and employment opportunities in anticipation of population growth in the County and the region. The General Plan Update focuses growth in the unincorporated areas with access to services and infrastructure and reduces the potential for growth in the County’s environmentally sensitive and hazardous areas. The project will replace the adopted General Plan. For a comprehensive project description and additional information on the General Plan Update, please visit http://planning.lacounty.gov/generalplan, or contact the General Plan Development and Housing Section at (213) 974-6417 or genplan@planning.lacounty.gov.

NOTICE OF PREPARATION: A Revised NOP for the EIR, which describes the project and outlines the potential environmental impacts, has been prepared. The Revised NOP will be available for review from June 28, 2013 to July 29, 2013 on the Department’s website at http://planning.lacounty.gov/generalplan/ceqa. Hardcopies will be available at the Department’s main office and field office locations listed at the following link: http://planning.lacounty.gov/locations; all County libraries; Calabasas Library located at 200 Civic Center Way, Calabasas, CA 91302; and Altadena Library (Main Library) located at 600 East Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA 91001.

The Department is seeking input from both agencies and members of the public on the scope and content of the environmental information and analysis to be contained in the EIR. Any correspondence related to the General Plan Update received as part of the first NOP does not have to be resubmitted; it has already been incorporated as part of the environmental review process for the project. Due to the time limits mandated by State law, written comments must be sent via mail, e-mail, or fax no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, July 29, 2013. Please send your comments at the earliest possible date to:Connie Chung, AICPSupervising Regional PlannerLos Angeles CountyDepartment of Regional Planning320 W. Temple Street, Room 1356Los Angeles, CA 90012Email: genplan@planning.lacounty.govFax: (213) 626-0434

PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING: Pursuant to the California Public Resources Code Section 21803.9, Los Angeles County will conduct a public scoping meeting. This meeting will provide a public forum for information dissemination and dialogue regarding the components of the proposed project, the overall process, and the draft EIR. While staff will summarize the issues raised at these meetings, anyone wishing to make formal comments on the NOP must do so in writing. The public scoping meeting will be held at the time and location listed below:Date: July 11, 2013Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Location: Los Angeles CountyDepartment of Regional Planning320 W. Temple Street, Room 150Los Angeles, CA 90012The scoping meeting will also be streamed live at the following link:http://streaming.planning.lacounty.gov/meeting. Afterward, the recorded presentation and meeting will also be posted at the following link: http://planning.lacounty.gov/generalplan/ceqa.

THIS JUST IN FROM US FOREST SERVICE: BARREN RIDGE RENEWABLE TRANSMISSION PROJECT (BRRTP)

The Forest Supervisor of the Angeles National Forest has signed a Record of Decision (ROD) for the Barren Ridge Renewable Transmission Project (BRRTP). The ROD will allow the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to construct 13 miles of powerlines, and upgrade an additional 17 miles. The selected route is the San Francisquito Canyon utility corridor. Please click on the project link to see the ROD and a legal notice. The Final Environmental Impact Statement is available at: http://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/cms/ladwp009508.jsp. This decision is subject to administrative review (appeal) pursuant to 36 CFR Part 215. Only that portion of the project affecting National Forest System lands is subject to appeals. Appeals may be filed for 45 days starting June 29, the day after publication of a legal notice in the LA Times. See the ROD and legal notice for more information on filing an appeal.

Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP)

About climate change and AB 32

Over the past 50 years, changes in the global climate, such as temperature increases and sea level rise, have accelerated. There is strong consensus amongst most of the scientific community that these changes are the probable result of man-made greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Changing climatic conditions as a consequence of excess GHGs in the atmosphere may cause unique impacts on California and Los Angeles County, including higher energy bills, increases in the number of extreme heat days, and sea level rise.

Overview of the CCAP

Climate action plans include an inventory of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and measures for reducing future emissions to achieve a specific reduction target. Los Angeles County is currently preparing a CCAP to mitigate and avoid GHG emissions associated with community activities in unincorporated Los Angeles County. The CCAP will address emissions from building energy, land use and transportation, water consumption, and waste generation. The measures and actions outlined in the CCAP will tie together the County’s existing climate change initiatives and provide a blueprint for a more sustainable future. Ultimately, the CCAP and associated GHG reduction measures will be incorporated into the Air Quality Element of the Los Angeles County General Plan 2035.

Purpose of the CCAP

The CCAP will identify emissions related to community activities, establish a greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target consistent with AB 32 and provide a roadmap for successfully implementing GHG reduction measures selected by the County. Importantly, the CCAP will recognize the County’s leadership and role in contributing to statewide GHG emissions reductions. Actions undertaken as part of the CCAP will also result in important community co-benefits including improved air quality, energy savings, and increased mobility, as well as will enhance the resiliency of the community in the face of changing climatic conditions.

The High Desert Corridor (HDC) project is considering construction of a new multi-mod al link between State Route (SR)-14 in Los Angeles County and SR-18 in San Bernardino County. This project would connect some of the fastest growing residential, commercial and industrial areas in Southern California, including the cities of Palmdale, Lancaster, Adelanto, Victorville and the Town of Apple Valley. While recent economic conditions have slowed growth throughout California, projections show that there will be significant growth in the HDC area again in the future.

In anticipation of this future growth, combined with existing congestion on east/west corridors such as I-210, I-10, SR-60 and SR-138, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) partner agencies initiated the HDC Environmental Impact Statement/Report (EIS/EIR) in September 2010. The purpose of this environmental effort is to study alternatives for improving traffic congestion, goods transportation, and air quality in the region.

Goals of the project include:

Address current and future regional growth

Improve east-west mobility

Enhance safety

Improved connections between regional airports and efficient movement of goods

The proposed amendment affects Angeles, Cleveland, Los Pdres, and San Bernardino National Forests.

The proposed amendment would revise land use zone allocations for select Inventoried Roadless Areas within the four forests and amend LMP monitoring protocols. The Draft SEIS considers alternatives for the land use zone allocations and monitoring, as well as the No Action alternative. The Draft SEIS is available for review and comment on the project website at: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php?project=35130 The comment period will close on May 16, 2013. Comments may be filed through the project website at: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop.php?project=35130 , or sent via e-mail to: socal_nf_lmp_amendment@fs.fed.us. Send written comments to the Cleveland National Forest, 10845 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92127-2107, ATTN: LMP Amendment.

The Forest Service will be hosting multiple open house meetings during the comment period. The meeting time and location for our area is: March 28, 2013, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Santa Clara Mojave Rivers Ranger District Office, 33708 Crown Valley Road, Acton, CA 93510

Angeles National Forest (ANF) seeks public comment on off-highway vehicle grant application: Angeles National Forest officials submitted grant application to the State of California Off-highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division for 2012/2013 grant funding cycle. To view the application, go to the State of California Off-Highway website: www.ohv.parks.ca.gov. For more information and for those without internet access, contact the Angeles National Forest’s Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District Office at (661) 269-2808 ext 229. The public review and comment period starts on March 5, 2013 and comments must be received by Monday, April 1, 2013. Submit electronic email comments to the State OHMVR Division at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov AND to the ANF at rkidd@fs.fed.us. Submit comments by USPS to BOTH California Dept of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, Attn: Grants Unit, 1725 23rd St, Ste 200, Sacramento, CA 95816-7100 AND USDA Forest Service, Angeles National Forest SCMRRD, Attn: Ray Kidd, 33708 Crown Valley Rd, Acton, CA 93510.

There are 3 open seats on the Agua Dulce Town Council with terms expiring December 2014. Special election will be Monday, February 11, 2013. Voting will be at the Agua Dulce Women's Club, 33201 Agua Dulce Canyon Road, Agua Dulce, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Voting will be from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on February 11, 2013 with counting of ballots immediately following the closing of polls.

Top 3 candidates will be announced at the February 13, 2013 Agua Dulce Town Council Meeting and installed at the March 13, 2013 meeting.

See Details on Election Committee Page: Click HERE to Go directly to that page

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER WEEKEND: September 22 and 23

Agua Dulce hits the streets and the air above with Community Fundraisers!

Country Fair is Saturday, September 22. Starts with the parade through town starting at 4:00 PM. The Country Fair follows at 5:00 PM at the Women's Club. Live music, food, vendors, games, chili cook-off, beer garden, cigar lounge, cake walk, and much more. Join your friends and neighbors to have some good old-fashioned "country fun" at the Country Fair!

Community Fundraiser at Agua Dulce Airport, Sunday, September 23, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Helicoptor and Airplane rides, PLUS; BBQ lunch, kids bouncer, ice cream and popcorn, craft table for kids, raffle baskets and more. Sponsored by Agua Dulce Airport Association. Hosted by Wayne and Connie Spears. Spend the day with our local pilots and airport volunteers as they take to the skies and provide a fun safe day at the airport!

A GREAT weekend benefitting the local community. Hope to see you at both events!

Congressman McKeon makes a surprise visit to the Agua Dulce Town Council August 8, 2012 meeting

If you missed the 2012 June Town Council meeting, you missed the presentation by Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and ADVANTEC Consulting Engineers about the Sierra Highway Roadway Safety Audit. Community feedback is being accepted. Please submit feedback by August 1, 2012.

!!!!! THE UPDATED AGUA DULCE COMMUNITY STANDARDS DISTRICT GETS APPROVED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON MAY 22, 2012!!!!!

On May 22, 2012, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the recommendation of the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) to amend the County Code to update the Agua Dulce CSD as reflected in the draft ordinance and incorporate the requests of the Agua Dulce Town Council into the CSD and instructed County Counsel to prepare an ordinance amending the County Code as recommended by the RPC.

Click HERE to view the Motion by Supervisor Antonovich incorporating the additional requests by the Agua Dulce Town Council.

Click HERE to view the Statement of Proceedings of May 22, 2012 relating to the update.

Click HERE to see all Project materials available on Los Angeles County Regional Planning website.

General description of proposal:

Project No. R2010-00446-(5) to update the current Agua Dulce Community Standards District, which is intended to help preserve the community character by addressing minimum lot size, residential and commercial development standards, street improvements, public trails, signage, the allowance of cargo shipping containers, the expansion of allowable home-based occupations, an increase in the number of dogs, and significant ridgeline and hillside management protection.

Disaster Planning Chair, Gary Hebdon, launches "Your Neighborhood Emergency P.L.A.N." This is an easy to use guide for your neigborhood to set up your individual neighborhood plan so it's in place BEFORE the disaster strikes.

Issues of Interest to Agua Dulce:

February 2012: Los Angeles County Hauled Water Task Force releases Responses to Public Hearing Questions from community meetings held in June 2010. This was discussed at the March 2012 Town Council meeting

Here are the published responses from our community meetings on hauled water held June 2010.

Los Angeles County Public Works Department is in the process of implementing a Proposed Non-Exclusive Commercial Trash Collection Franchise System for customers that utilize dumpster/roll-off trash collection services that are within County unincorporated areas. The non-exclusive franchise system will replace the current open-market system starting July 1, 2012 to enable the Department to meet recent changes in State law and provide enhanced trash collection and recycling services. Under the system, all waste haulers will be able to continue service in unincorporated areas provided they meet minimum performance and customer service standards. Below is a copy of their FAQ and a PowerPoint on the proposal: